I wanted to try to make customized ceiling lights for the bedroom. I bought the bare bulbs that come two in a pack from Hobby Lobby $3.99 and then I started looking for things that might work in the store. I found these suction cups in a pack of 24 and they come in various sizes for $3.99.
I removed the wire hook and used my mini drill to punch a hole in the top and removed the plug from the light and inserted the cord in through the hole.
You could draw a design with sharpies to create the look of stain glass on the bare suction cup or cover with paper/fabric. I wanted to tie the light into the decor of the room and look more victorian. I was watching one of my favorite movies, "My Fair Lady" and the wonderful hats and flowers, so it may be a little over the top:) I used a circle template to create a cone big enough to match the diameter of the suction cup which is going to become the light's shade.
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I covered the suction cup with scrap paper and paper flowers and glued on some trim/fringe. |
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I covered the cord later to look more finished |
ooooh, what a fabulous idea! Methinks I will definitely have to "borrow" this ~ hope you don't mind!
ReplyDeleteNot at all, please do!
DeleteBeautiful! Great idea; thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! And lightweight enough that you don't need to worry about your wire breaking! Love love love!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lampshade Jocelyn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and it looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteHello Jocelyn,
ReplyDeleteThat is both clever and beautiful. Great work!
Big hug,
Giac
What a Great idea for making a light! It would do really well as a modern light without adding anything but the bulb!
ReplyDeleteQuite lovely and what a splendid idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea
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